However, I will let you know.

" The stupid smile, which had left his face while he was speaking, reappeared.

"Au revoir! Thank you very much.

His Majesty will probably desire to see you," he added, bowing his head.

When Prince Andrew left the palace he felt that all the interest and happiness the victory had afforded him had been now left in the indifferent hands of the Minister of War and the polite adjutant.